Detectives have appealed for the mum of a newborn baby girl found dead at a recycling centre to get in touch.

Police were called shortly after 3pm yesterday to the centre in Needham Market where the tragic discovery was made.

They suspect the baby was taken to the recycling plant in rubbish from somewhere in the Ipswich area.

The death is being treated as unexplained and a cordon remains in place while an investigation is carried out.

Police have made a direct appeal to the mum urging her to get in touch so she can receive the help and support she may need.

Detective Chief Superintendent Eamonn Bridger said: “We understand that this would have been a very distressing experience for the mother of this baby.